Amanda Richards
About Amanda Richards
Amanda Richards is a Defined Contributions Processing Specialist at Alight Solutions with a background in weather forecasting and laboratory technology.
Current Title and Role
Amanda Richards is currently employed as a Defined Contributions Processing Specialist at Alight Solutions. In her role, she is responsible for analyzing and processing documentation related to direct contribution accounts. Richards leverages her skills in project management and data analysis to enhance efficiency and accuracy in her position.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Amanda Richards served in the United States Air Force as a Weather Forecaster from 2009 to 2011. Stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, she gained critical experience in weather forecasting and its applications in military operations. This role provided her with a strong foundation in analytical and environmental science.
Educational Background
Amanda Richards' educational journey includes an Associate of Science degree from Delta College (2006-2008), followed by a Bachelor of Science in Project Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2020-2022). Additionally, she pursued further education in Data Analysis at LaunchCode from 2022 to 2023. This diverse educational background equips her with a solid understanding of scientific principles, project management, and data analysis.
Work Experience at Dow
From 2007 to 2008, Amanda Richards worked as a Laboratory Technician at Dow in Midland, Michigan. During her tenure, she gained practical experience in a scientific environment, which involved handling various laboratory tasks and experiments. This role helped her develop a robust skill set in scientific research and laboratory practices.
Career Transition and Skills Development
After dedicating a period to full-time studies, parenting, and her responsibilities as a military spouse, Amanda Richards re-entered the workforce with enhanced skills in project management and data analysis. She is now utilizing these skills to improve her contributions in her current role at Alight Solutions.